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Pair Goat Skin Triangular Modular Coffee Side Tables By Aldo Tura
Pair Goat Skin Triangular Modular Coffee Side Tables By Aldo Tura

Pair Goat Skin Triangular Modular Coffee Side Tables By Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of spectacular and versatile, modular, triangular, lacquered goatskin side tables by Aldo Tura

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy
Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy

Coffee Center Modular Cocktail Table Orange Onyx Brass Collectible Design Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

The 'Cloud' is a spectacular coffee table with structure in brushed brass and top in orange onyx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Marble Modular Base Contemporary Art Low Coffee Table by Samuele Brianza
Marble Modular Base Contemporary Art Low Coffee Table by Samuele Brianza

Marble Modular Base Contemporary Art Low Coffee Table by Samuele Brianza

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble low coffee table by Samuele Brianza Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 38.5 cm Materials: Paonazzo

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Solid Cedar Wood, Modular Design
Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Solid Cedar Wood, Modular Design

Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Solid Cedar Wood, Modular Design

By Riva 1920

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This coffee table is designed for versatility, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Bronze Glass & Red Oak Modular Base Coffee Table from Redline Design Furniture
Bronze Glass & Red Oak Modular Base Coffee Table from Redline Design Furniture

Bronze Glass & Red Oak Modular Base Coffee Table from Redline Design Furniture

Located in Toronto, CA

A modular exploration of volume and void, this piece transforms the coffee table into a functional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Hardwood, Smoked Glass

Modular T Tables for Cocktail and Coffee Table, Made of Darkened Stainless Steel
Modular T Tables for Cocktail and Coffee Table, Made of Darkened Stainless Steel

Modular T Tables for Cocktail and Coffee Table, Made of Darkened Stainless Steel

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

The T Table collection consists of two different sizes of t-shaped tables creating multidimensional

Category

2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Stack 880 Blue Modular Glass Coffee Table By Niccolò Devetag

Set of 3 Stack 880 Blue Modular Glass Coffee Table By Niccolò Devetag

By Billiani 1911

Located in Milan, IT

Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a collection of colorful blown glass coffee tables featuring a

Category

2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass

Gio Ponti Set of 5 Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables For ISA Bergamo , Italy
Gio Ponti Set of 5 Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables For ISA Bergamo , Italy

Gio Ponti Set of 5 Modular Hexagonal Coffee Tables For ISA Bergamo , Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in Montréal, QC

Designer : Gio Ponti Design Period : 20th Century Materials : Wood/ Laminate/ Steel Condition : Good , vintage , shows signs of wear and imperfections. Description : Gio Ponti is ha...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Modular Tables
Set of Six Modular Tables

Set of Six Modular Tables

Located in Kansas City, MO

Great set of six multifunctional triangular tables. White and black laminate tops. Lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Contemporary Modular Ceramic Table by Agnès Debizet, France
Contemporary Modular Ceramic Table by Agnès Debizet, France

Contemporary Modular Ceramic Table by Agnès Debizet, France

Located in London, GB

Table Champignon by Agnès Debizet Material: Stoneware, prochain slip Dimensions: W 180 x D 130 cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail ...

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Oliver Coffee Table Set
Oliver Coffee Table Set

Oliver Coffee Table Set

By Norde

Located in Alemdağ, TR

. Designed as a modular composition, the Oliver Coffee Table can be styled individually or as a set, offering

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Oak

1970s Neoclassical Brass and Smoked Glass Modular Table Ensemble, France
1970s Neoclassical Brass and Smoked Glass Modular Table Ensemble, France

1970s Neoclassical Brass and Smoked Glass Modular Table Ensemble, France

Located in Brussel, BE

can stand alone or be grouped together to form a striking modular coffee arrangement. The smoked

Category

Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Dottie Circular Glass Dark Coffee Table
Dottie Circular Glass Dark Coffee Table

Dottie Circular Glass Dark Coffee Table

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

adapts to every living space with its minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The coffee table

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création
Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création

Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création

By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo

Located in Glendale, CA

Pierre Chapo 'T22 Bow' Handcrafted Modular Low Table in Elm for Chapo Création. Pierre Chapo was

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Domino Coffee Table, Rosentahl from 1979, Vintage
Domino Coffee Table, Rosentahl from 1979, Vintage

Domino Coffee Table, Rosentahl from 1979, Vintage

By Alexander Blomberg, Jan Wichers

Located in Neuss, NW

The modular Domino coffee table by Jan Wichers and Alexander Blomberg from 1979 for Rosenthal marks

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic

George Nelson, Rare Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1946
George Nelson, Rare Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1946

George Nelson, Rare Coffee Table, Walnut, USA, 1946

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in High Point, NC

A very rare modular walnut coffee table, Model 4651, designed by George Nelson and produced by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Coffee Table by Chiaramonte & Marin for Emu, Italy, 1980s
Coffee Table by Chiaramonte & Marin for Emu, Italy, 1980s

Coffee Table by Chiaramonte & Marin for Emu, Italy, 1980s

By EMU Furniture, Chiaramonte & Marin

Located in KUTNO, PL

the furniture a modern and elegant character. The coffee table combines modularity and functionality

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Mexican OBJ-04 MODULAR SHELVING in steel
Contemporary Mexican OBJ-04 MODULAR SHELVING in steel

Contemporary Mexican OBJ-04 MODULAR SHELVING in steel

Located in 1204, CH

The OBJ collection is based on simple gestures applied to materials in their commercial format. Through manipulations such as cuts and folds, raw materials are transformed into objec...

Category

2010s Mexican Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71
Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71

Set of 3 Black Modular Tables "Gli Scacchi" by M. Bellini for C&B Italia, '71

By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia

Located in Varese, Lombardia

The "scacchi" are parallelepipeds in self-skinning polyurethane. finishing technique used for car dashboards. The result is that of solids soft to the touch that can be freely combin...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Plastic, Foam

Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible
Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible

Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

special finish that enhances its matericity. Silös consists of a set of tables, a console and a modular

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible
Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible

Contemporary 21st Century Silos Coffee Table by Spinzi, Industrial Collectible

By Spinzi

Located in Milano, IT

special finish that enhances its matericity. Silös consists of a set of tables, a console and a modular

Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale
Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale

Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Mirror Insert Top with Decorative Mosaic Sicis is delighted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric

Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale
Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale

Special Price Luxury Design Modular Sofa on Stock for Sale

By sicis

Located in London, GB

Bronze or Silver Finish Coffee Table, Mirror Insert Top with Decorative Mosaic Sicis is delighted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fabric

Monumental Post-Modern Modular Glass Coffee Table
Monumental Post-Modern Modular Glass Coffee Table

Monumental Post-Modern Modular Glass Coffee Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Striking and modern, this large glass table features a substantial removable top that rests on two

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

Set of Three Vivai Del Sud Stella e Croce Woven Rattan Tables, Sgd. Italy 1970s
Set of Three Vivai Del Sud Stella e Croce Woven Rattan Tables, Sgd. Italy 1970s

Set of Three Vivai Del Sud Stella e Croce Woven Rattan Tables, Sgd. Italy 1970s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of Three Vivai Del Sud Stella e Croce Woven Rattan Tables, Sgd. Italy 1970s Coffee, cocktail or

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Gio Ponti set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables
Gio Ponti set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables

Gio Ponti set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

A 1st edition set of 4 modular hexagonal coffee tables produced by ISA bergamo for Gio Ponti C1950

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Modular Fan-Shaped Coffee Table in Solid Pine Wood, 1960s
Swedish Modern Modular Fan-Shaped Coffee Table in Solid Pine Wood, 1960s

Swedish Modern Modular Fan-Shaped Coffee Table in Solid Pine Wood, 1960s

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking modular fan-shaped coffee table was produced in Sweden in the late 1960s. The design

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

French Guillerme & Chambron Modular Solid Oak Coffee Table/Dining Table, c 1950
French Guillerme & Chambron Modular Solid Oak Coffee Table/Dining Table, c 1950

French Guillerme & Chambron Modular Solid Oak Coffee Table/Dining Table, c 1950

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Labrit, Landes

life. The modular nature of this table—coffee table/dining table—illustrates this desire to meet the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Bent Rattan - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A brilliant example of 1970s modular design, this vintage coffee table set is a celebration of

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Venn coffeetable Black by Hermhaus
Venn coffeetable Black by Hermhaus

Venn coffeetable Black by Hermhaus

By hermhaus

Located in istanbul, TR

. Designed with modularity in mind, multiple Venn Coffee Tables can be arranged together, forming either a

Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina
Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina

Virgil Abloh Double Modular Imagination Table For Cassina

By Virgil Abloh

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

. Design ottomans, benches or coffee tables. Modular Imagination communicates the theme of modularity ‒ an

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Italian Black Painted Side Tables / Interlocking Coffee Table
Set of 3 Italian Black Painted Side Tables / Interlocking Coffee Table

Set of 3 Italian Black Painted Side Tables / Interlocking Coffee Table

Located in Queens, NY

interlock modularly to create a larger coffee table (designed by PHILLIPE BESTENHEIDER for MOROSO) (PRICED

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Cut Steel

BIZZARTO ZEN modular sofa with oak wood coffee table
BIZZARTO ZEN modular sofa with oak wood coffee table

BIZZARTO ZEN modular sofa with oak wood coffee table

By BIZZARTO

Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL

-out relaxation mechanism and tables and organisers. The collection can dynamically change with the

Category

2010s Polish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech, Oak

Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa
Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa

Norwegian Teak Modular Bench/Coffee Table by Gerhard Berg for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Imagine a beautifully crafted vintage teak bench/coffee table that embodies both elegance and

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage 3-Piece Modular Seating Group with Coffee Table by Haralson–Seidel
Vintage 3-Piece Modular Seating Group with Coffee Table by Haralson–Seidel

Vintage 3-Piece Modular Seating Group with Coffee Table by Haralson–Seidel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

and a dual-function coffee table that together create a living space defined by vintage design and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Smoked Glass, Walnut

Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s

Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table. The coffee table has a

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Outdoor Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Scented Cedar Wood, Modular Design
Outdoor Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Scented Cedar Wood, Modular Design

Outdoor Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Scented Cedar Wood, Modular Design

By Riva 1920

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This coffee table is designed for versatility, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor

Category

2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Outdoor Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Scented Cedar Wood, Modular Design
Outdoor Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Scented Cedar Wood, Modular Design

Outdoor Blocks Coffee Table by Riva 1920, Scented Cedar Wood, Modular Design

By Riva 1920

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This coffee table is designed for versatility, seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor

Category

2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Brazilian Rosewood & White Marble Side Tables, Brazil
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Brazilian Rosewood & White Marble Side Tables, Brazil

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of Brazilian Rosewood & White Marble Side Tables, Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

allows them to function effortlessly as side tables, low coffee tables, or modular elements in a larger

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

unlacquered brass panes. Only sold as a set. Great grouped together to form a modular low coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

unlacquered brass panes. Only sold as a set. Great grouped together to form a modular low coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères

4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

unlacquered brass panes. Only sold as a set. Great grouped together to form a modular low coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Four Square Wooden White Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini
Set of Four Square Wooden White Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini

Set of Four Square Wooden White Nesting Tables by Gianfranco Frattini

By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini

Located in London, GB

Architectural modular nesting coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini, composed of four square

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Beech

Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat
Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat

Vintage Buttoned Leather Stool with Curved Seat

Located in London, London

side table, and particularly effective when grouped together to form a modular bench or coffee table

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut
Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut

Harvey Probber Advent 1 Series Bookcase(s) in Oak and Walnut

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

, coffee tables, case pieces, and office systems. Note: There are five bookcases available, priced

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Modular Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of modular coffee tables is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all modular coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 234 antique and vintage modular coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 109 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Modular coffee tables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modular coffee tables are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many modular coffee tables are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Mario Bellini and Bernard Vuarnesson produced popular modular coffee tables that are worth a look.

How Much are Modular Coffee Tables?

Modular coffee tables can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,774, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $70,000.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Modular Coffee Tables
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.

    Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.

    Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.

    The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.

    Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.

    Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.